Ultrasonic sensors are more effective than optical ones because they can measure or detect objects without physical contact, making them suitable for environments where contact measurement could damage the object or sensor2. They can also measure any type of object regardless of its color, transparency, or surface properties, and function effectively in harsh conditions such as dust, mist, or smoke.
Previous Pixel fingerprint readers have received complaints about being unresponsive, inaccurate, and slow. The optical sensors used in these devices have been criticized for failing to work properly with dry, dirty, or oily fingers and being less secure due to their 2D scanning.
The new camera bar design on the upcoming Pixel 9 model features a reworked appearance, with the bar stopping short of the edges and having wide round corners. This design is a departure from the full-length camera bar seen on previous Pixel models, such as the Pixel 6, 7, and 8. The new design is similar to the camera bar on last year's Pixel Fold.